Kansas University teaches over seven thousand in a year
University figures show more than 5,000 on campus since last commencement and over 2,000 more via extension agencies. Actual campus enrollment exceeds 3,700 with summer terms and new registrations totaling 6,521 for the year. Extension teaching reaches 480 students in Kansas City Topeka and Leavenworth with correspondence courses serving 1,735 students in 2,215 courses. Withdrawals total 182, largely due to finances or home needs.
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University of Kansas
George O. Foster
Foster
University
Kansas Citys
Topeka
Leavenworth
Africa
Kansas
Driverless "Speed Spook" Car Sighted In Lawrence
Local residents report a long red car built on racing lines cruising the streets with no driver. Painted on both sides in large white letters is the name Speed Spook. The vehicle is said to be an exact copy of the car used in the Orpheum theatre film of the same name.
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Lawrence
Round Town
Orpheum Theatre
Senate endorses Warren nomination for attorney general
The senate judiciary committee ordered a second favorable report on Charles E. Warren of Michigan to be attorney general. Meanwhile Senate Republicans in conference voted 28 to 9 against considering the nomination in open session.
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Washington
Charles E. Warren
Michigan
Senate Judiciary Committee
Senate Republicans
Senate
Deaths and Funerals: Chamney and Ross
Mrs Ellen Mary Chamney 83 died at the W C T U home in Kansas City Kansas. Harold Chamney of Lawrence is a son. Funeral announcements to follow. Pitt Ross pioneer resident and county engineer died in Albuquerque after a week of illness. Survived by widow and son Edmund. Funeral services held Wednesday.
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Ellen Mary Chamney
Kansas City
Kans
Harold Chamney
Lawrence
Pitt Ross
Albuquerque
N. M
George Neis
Ross
Ross Engineering
Edmund’ Ross
Milwaukee
Wise
Kansas
New Mexico
United States
Pitt Hoss
Aubuquerque
Edmund
Mohler Salary Increase Efforts Renewed in Kansas House
In Topeka the Kansas House reopened talks to raise J. C. Mohler secretary of the state board of agriculture from 3500 to 4500 dollars yearly, with Ivor E. Davis’s pay also set to rise from 2400 to 9000 dollars. Farm bloc leader Showalter voiced support after opposing most revenue measures as calls for ballot action loom. A separate note warns West Virginia miners to strike April 1 if not reached, per UMW representative Van A. Bitner.
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Topeka
Kan
Associaated Press
J. C.’ Mohler
State Board of Agriculture
House of Representatives
Findley-Millar
Culp
McPherson
House
Ivor E. Davis
Farm Board
Showalter
Thomas
Mohler
Jake Mohler
Kansays
Fairmont
W.a
West Virginia
van A. Bittner
United Mine Workers
Jardine Topeka
W. M. Jardine
Kansas
State Senate
Schmidt
Riley County
Coolidge
Mitchell to retire as air service assistant chief
Washington May 6 Brig Gen William Mitchell will retire this month as assistant chief of the air service Secretary Weeks announced today He recommended James E Fechet to succeed Mitchell Fechet a Texan native now at San Antonio will become brigadier general upon taking office Mitchell returns to colonel and may be assigned away from Washington after retirement Fechet served in Cuba the Philippines Punitive Expedition Mexico World War and held command at Kelly Field since 1924 Congress and state news follow
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Washington
William Mitchell
War Department
Air Service
Weeks
President Coolidge
Liett
James E. Fechet
Texas
San Antonio
Mitchell
Charles J. Menoher
Mason Patrick
Army
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Santiago
San Juan
Hill
Rough Riders
Roosevelt
Philippines
Pershing
Mexico
Fecher
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War Plans Division
Kelly Field
TIRES OF DYERS HUES IN LONDON HAIR DYE TRENDS
London reports from March 6 note a leading West End hair dresser declaring hair dyeing one of the busiest trades. Women request snow white hair for a distinguished look, others seek steel grey, pepper and salt streaks, with red and copper tints fading in demand as the new process grows in popularity.
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London
Associated Press
Patrolman Kills Bandit In Kansas City Robbery
Patrolman F G Murrow shot and fatally wounded a bandit during an early morning hold up in Kansas City. The dead bandit carried a pistol and cash. identified later as Joseph F Stone of Fort Scott after pawnbroker notes and a card bearing Frank Johnson and Jack were found. Murrow, on the force three months, helped identify the body. Also noted a second incident: Lloyd Cunningham, a 40 year old farmer, convicted of second degree murder for stabbing teen George Parker in Greenville in December. The Missouri legislature abolished Jackson County’s county marshal office, created 50 years ago to catch bandits, signaling rapid reform.
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Kansas City
F. G. Murrow
Joseph F. Stone
Fort Scott
Kansas
Long Sheppard
He Dale Techies
Ottawa
Kan
Anderson County
Lloyd Cunningham
Gree-Jey
George Parker
Gree- Jey
Missouri
Jackson County
Shesspeed
Barmat affair grips Germany with political fallout
Berlin March 5 Associated Press Germany faces a widening financial scandal the Barmat affair involving four Russian born brothers who built a diverse empire from fats to banking and paper. Public hearings probe lavish credit deals and ties to Socialists a Communist deputy and a clerical deputy amid cabinet resignations and wide investigations into state bank lending practices and government agents.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Germany
Barmoant
Julius
Solomon
Herschel
Isaac Bermat
Holland
Foreign Office
Prussian State Bank
Kutisker
Barmat Corporation
Barmat Brothers
Barmats
Reichsbank
Russia
I Valspar
Barber's Drug Store
Flapper Fanny cites global gold exports and Elites history
Flapper Fanny notes Japan exported about 80 million dollars in gold last year, contrasting with zero when Admiral Peary visited in 1853. California reports 300000 former residents left the tall corn state for the coast. Nations ratified the League of Nations convention limiting night work for women and children. Yellowstone drew over 60000 tourists camping with personal gear. Canada’s coal deposits equal roughly one eighth of world supplies. A nine year old in England faced death for stealing two pence of paint. Pullman conceived his sleeping car from miners’ bunks in Central City Colorado. Fort Apache becomes an Indian school. March ninth marks Anna Barbauld’s death centenary. Miss Jessie Gray heads Pennsylvania State Educational Association. Arctic flora counts near 800 varieties, while Antarctica lacks flowers. Spiders found four thousand feet higher than any vegetables. believed to feed on each other. Carpenters Union first to win an eight-hour day. Erie Canal centennial year.
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Japan
Admiral Peary
California
Towa
Yellowstone National Park
Canada
England
George M. Pullman
Pullman
Central City
Colo
Fort Apache
Ariz
Frontier Days
jAnna Barbauld
Jessie Gray
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania State Educational Association
Arctic
Antarctic Circle
Mount Everett
Carpenters’ Union
Great Erie Canal
Laxative BromOQuinine Tablets Promote Cold Remedies
A historical cold remedy box labels use Laxative BromOQuinine Tablets as a safe proven remedy for colds grip or influenza. The box bears the signature of E. W. Grove and lists 30c as the price.
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E. W. Grove
February county license fees and fire loss report
The February distribution of county auto license fees totals 15 512 50 from 1531 licenses with 786 issued in Lawrence. January and February combined license fees reach 49 044 50 from 4818 licenses. Fire Chief Reinisch reports 13 February fire alarms with one false alarm and total February fire loss of 8755. Wheat market in Kansas City shows May futures down 11 cents, closing at 1 69 5, July down 7 to 1 52 4.
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Lawrence
Eta Et
W. F. Reinisch
Kansas City
Mar
Des Moines Plans Radio System for Police Department
Des Moines outlines installation of a city radio system to boost police department communication and coordination across units. The plan emphasizes improved dispatch, real time reporting, and interagency cooperation within the city.
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Des Moines
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